SummerHouse Park Provence sits on 20 acres of land with lake views, walking paths, and a covered gazebo for residents who want to relax outside or get some fresh air and stretch their legs. The community serves adults aged 55 and over, offering a variety of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, and a specialized SHINE® Memory Care program for Alzheimer's and dementia, and even has a Military Veterans Program. Residents can choose from different floor plans-names like St. Tammany, Camellia, Highlands, Ridgeland, Frederick, Baron, Belhaven, Lakeside, Lefleur, and Jackson-for one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments, all with central air, walk-in showers or tubs, granite kitchen countertops, pet-friendly policies, accessible features for wheelchair users, and even patios overlooking a courtyard or pond in some units.
The place takes senior health, safety, and wellness seriously, providing services like 24-hour nursing with a registered nurse, on-site rehabilitation therapy, personal laundry, linen service, move-in and pharmacy coordination, and support with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and medication. Residents can get help with glucose and insulin management, dining assistance, and transfer services, and full home maintenance. Memory care under the SHINE® program uses scientific principles to help residents with memory loss, and the staff creates customized activities and wellness plans to fit every stage of dementia.
SummerHouse Park Provence supports residents' spiritual and social needs, with multi-denominational religious services, regular outings, and a busy schedule of activities, celebrations, music, games, arts and crafts, movie nights, live entertainment, and sometimes big community events like Mardi Gras parties and crawfish boils. There's a fitness center, a well-stocked library, a beauty salon and barber shop, a restaurant-style dining room, and daily wellness classes. There are programs called Sensations Dining, Celebrations, Dimensions Health & Wellness, Expressions Concierge, and Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance, each designed for a specific purpose and way to help seniors live with more comfort and purpose. Private dining and chef-prepared meals come standard, with three meals and refreshments served each day, and there's tableside service in the main dining rooms.
People who need short-term help can get respite care or rehabilitation, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy. SummerHouse Park Provence also provides transportation for residents so they can explore the area or get to appointments, and assistance with things such as laundry, housekeeping, and home repairs is always included. Residents and visitors notice that the staff is friendly, joyful, and helpful, and the community has won awards for its activities and staff. Safety features include indoor and outdoor walking paths, handicap accessibility, in-room pull cords for emergencies, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. The property allows pets, organizes social events, and provides support for active seniors and people in different stages of aging and memory care. They've even got a game room with billiards, a community garden, spa, and space for religious gatherings.
SummerHouse Park Provence partners with The Disappearing Mind podcast to share educational resources about dementia, and the on-site team helps with everything from legal and financial planning for dementia care, to creating a sense of belonging and friendship among neighbors. The place is known among locals for being well-maintained, clean, and for having a culture of kindness, so if someone's looking for a senior community with memory care, lots of activities, and compassionate staff, then this one's worth considering.
